Crestron TPS-4500 User manual

Crestron Isys™ TPS-4500 and TPS-4500L

12 Inch Tilt and Lectern Touchpanels

Operations Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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Rockleigh, NJ 07647

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Crestron TPS-4500 & TPS-4500L 12 Inch Tilt/Lectern Touchpanels

Contents

12 Inch Tilt/Lectern Touchpanels: TPS-4500 & TPS-4500L 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1

Specifications ..............................................................................................................2

Physical Description....................................................................................................4

Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)......................................................................7

Industry Compliance ................................................................................................... 9

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Network Wiring........................................................................................................... 9

Identity Code ............................................................................................................. 10

Configuring the Touchpanel......................................................................................10

Hardware Hookup .....................................................................................................15

Touchpanel Mounting Options for TPS-4500L......................................................... 19

Touchpanel Removal (TPS-4500L)........................................................................... 21

Recommended Cleaning............................................................................................21

Programming Software............................................................................................................22

Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder............................................................. 23

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................ 23

Programming with VisionTools

®

Pro-e..................................................................... 27

Reserved Join Numbers.............................................................................................28

MultiByte International Characters ...........................................................................31

Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 31

Communication Settings ...........................................................................................32

Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program.................................................................... 34

Uploading a VT Pro-e Project ...................................................................................35

Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 37

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 39

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 39

Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................40

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................40

Appendix A: RS-232 Protocol................................................................................................. 41

Appendix B: Cutout Detail of Supplied Template.................................................................. 43

Appendix C: Configuring the RS-232 Port for Use................................................................ 44

Obtaining Communications.......................................................................................44

Configuration Options............................................................................................... 44

RS-232 Port Configuration........................................................................................44

Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 46

Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 48

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 48

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................48

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12 Inch Tilt/Lectern Touchpanels:

TPS-4500 & TPS-4500L

Introduction

Features and Functions

The TPS-4500 and TPS-4500L series of touchpanels pack all the power and

performance of a Crestron Isys™ touchpanel in a stylish tilt or lectern/wall-mounted

model. These units are suitable for either tabletop mounting or a lectern/wall mount

in any Crestron

®

control system (herein referred to as the Cresnet

®

system) and are

perfect for the conference room or home theater.

The TPS-4500 and TPS-4500L (known collectively as the TPS-4500/L) are 12-inch

(30.5-cm) active matrix SVGA (800 x 600) touchpanels that accept an expansion

card that allows the touchpanel to display up to two separate composite video

sources.

The TPS-4500L is available with two different faceplate colors: black, or white. The

suffixes ‘B’ or ‘W’ respectively denotes color, i.e. TPS-4500LB is a lectern/wall-

mount touchpanel with a black faceplate. For simplicity within this guide, color

suffix is omitted. The TPS-4500 is black.

Featuring a 12-inch (30.5 cm) active matrix display, the TPS-4500/L uses the

65,536-color Isys engine that allows all graphics to be displayed with incredible

brightness and depth. The touchpanel operates in a 16-bit graphics mode (65,536

colors); palettes are not required. When displaying video sources with the optional

expansion card installed, the TPS-4500/L can display up to 262,144 colors.

TPS-4500/L Functional Summary

• 12" (30.5 cm) diagonal active matrix color display

• 800 x 600 native screen resolution

• 16 bit non-palette graphics, over 64,000 colors

• 4 Mb of Flash, expandable to 32 Mb with Crestron plug-in memory

modules & 8 Mb of DRAM memory

• Position lock feature provides durable support of panel at any angle of

inclination between 30 and 80 degrees (TPS-4500 only)

• Unique modular system allows addition of video display capabilities

simply by adding a video expansion card

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TPS-4500/L Functional Summary (continued)

• Displays one NTSC/PAL/S-video/composite video source with 256,000

colors with optional TPS-VID/L-1 expansion card

• Displays two NTSC/PAL/composite video (or one S-video source) with

256,000 colors with optional TPS-VID/L-2 expansion card

• Up to 4,000 digital and analog signal joins; Up to 999 serial signal joins

• Local RS-232 port for console control

• Pop-up sub panels to reduce memory requirements, providing optimal

speed and performance

• Multiple button, slider control, and icon configurations, including

multi-mode objects

• Fast graphics performance: imported photographs, drawings, and icons

• Support for downloadable fonts – proportional and non-proportional

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Multiple graphics can be displayed on the TPS-4500/L without any shift in color

depth or quality. The touchpanel can support real-time video with the optional

TPS-VID-1/TPS-VIDL-1 or TPS-VID-2/TPS-VIDL-2 cards.

The purpose of the TPS-4500/L touchpanel is to replace large, complicated hard-

wired panels in either a Cresnet system or an RS-232 system with a series of simpler

screens each specific to the control problem at hand. Thus, a very large number of

functions can be made available to the user without the confusion associated with

hardware panels of that complexity. Icons, graphics, and text can dramatically

increase any user's comprehension of the control environment. Devices, functions,

and control zones are quickly organized and more easily accessed.

The TPS-4500/L has the ability to transmit touch coordinates when “RS-232 Port for

Touch Output” is selected. Currently Telestrator devices are supported on the

TPS-4500/L. Refer to the “RS-232 Menu” section of “Configuring the Touchpanel”

on page 13 and “Appendix C: Configuring the RS-232 Port for Use” on page 44 for

instructions on selecting this feature.

Specifications

The following provides a summary of specifications for the TPS-4500/L touchpanel.

Specifications for the TPS-4500/L Touchpanel

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Power Requirements

(without cards)

1

20 Watts (0.83 Amp @ 24 VDC)

Default Net ID 03

Timeout

Adjustable from 0 to 120 minutes (Default = 15

min.)

Signal Join Maximums 4000 Digital and Analog, 999 Serial

Control System Update

Files

2,3,4

2-Series Control System Version C2-2004.CUZ or later

CEN/CN-TVAV Version 51130V.UPZ or later

5

CNMSX-AV/PRO Version 51125X.UPZ or later

5

CNRACKX/-DP Version 51125W.UPZ or later

5

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Specifications for the TPS-4500/L Touchpanel (continued)

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Control System Update

Files (continued)

2,3,4

ST-CP Version 4.00.49S.UPZ or later

6

Touchpanel Firmware TPS.V.2.000.0.csf or later

Memory

4MB internal flash memory (upgradeable to

32MB), 8MB of DRAM

7

Screen Dimensions 12”/30.1 cm diagonal

Screen Viewing Angles: Y Dir. (X=0

o

): +45

o

(from top), -55

o

(from bottom)

X Dir. (Y=0

o

): +60

o

(from right), -60

o

(from left)

Screen Resolution 800 x 600 pixels

Color

16 Bit non-palette graphics with color key video

window capability, 65,536 colors

Display Type Touch-sensitive active matrix color LCD

Enclosure

TPS-4500L: Black metal enclosure with injection-

molded plastic faceplate in black or white.

TPS-4500: high impact, black molded plastic

enclosure

CPU

63MIPs Coldfire processor running Isys generation

firmware

Cresnet Via 4-pin Cresnet connector

RS-232 RJ-11 connector for console, telestrator, etc.

Default settings: 115200, 8 bit, parity none, stop

bit 1.

Operating Temperature

and Humidity

50º to 113º F (10º to 45º C),

10 to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

Dimensions and Weight TPS-4500L (with faceplate):

Height: 11.04 in (28.05 cm)

Width: 13.43 in (34.11 cm)

Depth: 2.70 in (6.85 cm)

Weight: 5.90 lbs (2.7 kg)

TPS-4500:

Height: 11.86 in (30.12 cm)

Width: 13.26 in (33.69 cm)

Depth: 11.17 in (28.36 cm)

Weight: 7.64 lbs (3.46 kg)

1 The individual power requirements for the expansion cards are:

TPS-VIDL-1: 7 Watts (0.29 Amps @ 24 VDC)

TPS-VIDL-2: 12 Watts (0.50 Amps @ 24 VDC)

TPS-VID-1: 7 Watts (0.29 Amps @ 24 VDC)

TPS-VID-2: 12 Watts (0.50 Amps @ 24 VDC)

2 The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron

website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE after last footnote.

3 Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2, CP2, CP2E, MP2, MP2E, PAC2, PRO2, and

RACK2.

4 CNX update files are required for either CNMSX-AV/Pro or CNRACKX/-DP. Filenames for CNX

update files have a UPZ extension and ST-CP files are in one EXE or zipped UPZ file. To avoid

program problems, make certain you are using the update file with the correct suffix letter (e.g., S,

V, W, X).

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5 When loading VT Pro-e files or firmware through the RS-232 port of the control system, be sure that

the baud rate is at 38400 (Cresnet speed) or lower. Otherwise, the Viewport may post the “Transfer

Failed” message.

6 These control systems do not support loading of firmware or VT Pro-e files to the TPS-series panels

through the RS-232 port of the control system. In order to load these files to the TPS-4500/L when

using these control systems, use the RS-232 port on the TPS-4500/L.

7 Additional Flash memory can be purchased, refer to “Memory” on page 7. The complexity of the

control screens and the sampling of the WAV files influence memory usage.

NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron

dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users

may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the

FTP site).

Physical Description

The TPS-4500L’s 12-inch (30.5-cm) touch sensitive viewing screen is located on the

front of the TPS-4500L touchpanel, shown below and on the next page. The

electronic hardware is housed in a black metal enclosure. All video, RS-232, and

network connections are made at the rear of the unit. Two color bezels are available:

black (TPS-4500LB) and white (TPS-4500LW).

NOTE: Video connections are available after installing the TPS-VIDL-1 or

TPS-VIDL-2 into the TPS-4500L touchpanel.

Physical Views of the TPS-4500L Touchpanel (Front & Side)

2.70 in

(6.85 cm)

13.43 in

(34.11 cm)

7.26 in

(18.44 cm)

11.04 in

(28.05 cm)

9.68 in

(24.59 cm)

NOTE: For cutout dimensions, refer to “Appendix B: Cutout Detail of Supplied

Template” on page 43.

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Physical Views of the TPS-4500L Touchpanel (Rear and Bottom)

3.25 in

(8.26 cm)

4.45 in

(11.31 cm)

3.25 in

(8.26 cm)

10.22 in

(25.97 cm)

The TPS-4500’s 12-inch (30.5-cm) touch sensitive viewing screen is located on the

front of the TPS-4500 touchpanel. The electronic hardware is housed in a high

impact, black molded plastic enclosure, shown in the following diagram. This

touchpanel is designed for placement on a counter. It possesses a hinged base, which

can tilt from 30 to 80 degrees. Refer to “Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)” on

page 7 for tilting details. All RS-232, video, network, and power connections are

made at the rear panel on the base of the unit.

NOTE: Video and network signals are connected to either the TPS-4500IMPC or

TPS-4500IMW touchpanel interface modules.

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Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Front and Back)

11.86 in

(30.12 cm)

9.84 in

(25.00 cm)

13.26 in

(33.69 cm)

RS-232

NET/VIDEO

24VDC 2.0A

Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Top and Bottom)

6.25 in

(15.86 cm)

0.95 in

(2.43 cm)

8.48 in

(21.53 cm)

10.56 in

(26.81 cm)

6.50 in

(16.51 cm)

Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Side with Min. and Max. Angle)

11.17 in

(28.36 cm)

11.86 in

(30.12 cm)

8.26 in

(20.97 cm)

10.28 in

(26.12 cm)

1.80 in

(4.58 cm)

1.60 in

(4.07 cm)

TILT ANGLE

30 TO 80

DEGREES

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Video Card Expansion Slot

The TPS-4500L has a dedicated expansion slot for the optional TPS-VIDL-1 or TPS-

VIDL-2 video digitizer card while the TPS-4500 has a dedicated expansion slot for

the optional TPS-VID-1 or TPS-VID-2 video digitizer card. These cards allow

NTSC/PAL composite and S-video signals to be displayed in a window on the

touchpanel or full screen. The TPS-VID-2 and the TPS-VIDL-2 add the capability of

displaying two composite video sources.

For more information refer to the latest revision of the TPS-VIDL-1 /

TPS-VIDL-2 Video Card Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6070) or the

TPS-VID-1 / TPS-VID-2 Video Card Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6059).

Both are available for download from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of

the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).

Memory

The TPS-4500/L ships with 4MB of flash and 8MB of DRAM memory. Additional

memory by Crestron can be purchased separately and installed in the field. Refer to

the latest revision of the Flash Memory for TPS User Interfaces Installation Guide

(Doc. 5927) for an installation procedure.

Interface Modules (TPS-4500 only)

Connect the TPS-4500 to an outboard interface module, which provides expanded

network/video connections for the touchpanel system. The connecting cable

assemblies are supplied. There are two interface modules available: TPS-4500IMPC

and TPS-4500IMW.

The TPS-4500IMPC is supplied with every TPS-4500. This module is housed in a

black enclosure with a silk-screened top panel and several I/O ports. At the shorter

sides of the unit, the enclosure extends to form feet at a right angle to the side. These

feet have mounting holes. Consult the latest revision of the

TPS-4500IMPC Operations Guide (Doc. 6163) for more details.

The TPS-4500IMW is not provided with the TPS-4500; it must be purchased

separately. This unit installs into a one-gang electrical box (2.5-inch depth

minimum). A decorator style wallplate can be mounted over the unit once it is

installed to offer a more eye-pleasing appearance compared to the TPS-4500IMPC.

Consult the latest revision of the TPS-4500IMW Operations Guide (Doc. 5913) for

more details.

Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)

These buttons are used to make angular adjustments to the touchpanel screen. Each

incremental angular position is indicated by an audible click (unless the position lock

button is held down). Two position lock buttons are located on the backside of the

touchscreen, shown after this paragraph. The two buttons function together so that if

one is held down, the other is held down as well. This makes tilting the touchpanel

comfortable for left and right-hand users. Furthermore, the button’s position allows

for one-hand tilting.

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Location of Position Lock Buttons

Range of motion is adjustable for user comfort and can vary from 30 to 80 degrees of

inclination from the horizon. Thus each user can position the touchscreen to a

comfortable angle, just as a microphone can be repositioned to a suitable height for

each speaker. The comfortable angle is herein referred to as user position. The

position lock guarantees that once a user position is established or locked, the angle

will not degrade from repeated presses on the touchscreen.

The touchscreen is free to move up from the nearly horizontal position to a larger

incremental angle. Grasp the touchscreen with a hand at each side (or just one hand

at either side, as shown after this paragraph) and gently tilt up to a comfortable

position. To activate position lock, slightly reverse the motion until the touchpanel

stops moving. The touchscreen is now set into user position.

NOTE: If the position lock button is held down as the screen is tilted, there are no

audible clicks.

Two-Hand Placement for Tilting a Touchpanel to a Vertical Position

Once in user position, position lock is activated which means the touchscreen can not

be forced to a horizontal position without depressing the position lock button(s). The

touchscreen is still free to tilt up; a new user position is established at each increment

or audible click.

A position lock button needs to be pressed before the touchscreen can be returned to

a more horizontal position. To press the button, slightly position the touchscreen in

the vertical direction with one or two hands, avoiding any horizontal movement. The

position lock button can then be held down and the touchscreen can be tilted to a

more horizontal position.

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Industry Compliance

As of the date of manufacture, the touchpanel have been tested and found to comply

with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and

Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling (N11785).

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Setup

Network Wiring

CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to

do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.

CAUTION: Possible equipment damage if miswired.

NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring

diagram(s) appropriate to your specific system configuration, available from the

Downloads | Product Manuals | Wiring Diagrams section of the Crestron website

(www.crestron.com).

NOTE: Do not power up system until all wiring is verified. Care should be taken to

ensure data (Y, Z) and power (24, G) connections are not crossed.

NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is

the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y

conductor and the Z conductor.

When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the run

and the power factor of each Cresnet unit to be connected must be taken into

consideration. If Cresnet units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the power factor of

each network unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine the

power factor of the entire chain. The length of the run in feet and the power factor of

the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on

the right side of the equation.

Resistance Equation

R = Resistance (refer to table below).

L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.

PF = Power factor of entire run (or chain).

R <

L x PF

40,000

Where:

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The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than

the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the table after this paragraph.

Wire Gauge Values

RESISTANCE (R) WIRE GAUGE

4

16

6

18

10

20

15

22

13

Doubled CAT5

8.7

Tripled CAT5

NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted pairs. One twisted pair is

the +24V conductor and the GND conductor. The other twisted pair is the Y and Z

conductors.

NOTE: When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to

avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a pin on

the network connector, and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends

of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle.

Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining

screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors.

NOTE: For larger networks (i.e., greater than 28 network devices), it may become

necessary to add a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality

throughout the network. Also, for networks with lengthy cable runs, it may be

necessary to add a Hub/Repeater after only 20 devices.

Identity Code

Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity

code (Net ID). These codes are two-digit hexadecimal numbers ranging from 03 to

FE. Refer to “Interface Menu” on page 12 for instructions on setting the unit's Net

ID. The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL

Windows program. Refer to “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 24 for

details of the SIMPL Windows procedure.

Configuring the Touchpanel

NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power. Refer to

“Hardware Hookup” on page 15 for details.

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MAIN MENU

This menu can also be obtained via

digital reserved join number, 17242.

To configure the unit, it may be necessary to access a series of setup screens prior to

viewing run-time screens that are loaded into the touchpanel for normal operation.

The MAIN MENU for configuring the touchpanel appears when a finger is held to

the touchscreen as power is applied. Remove your finger when the message “SETUP

MODE” appears on the touchscreen.

NOTE: The SETUP MODE can also be accessed through the Viewport Utility if the

touchpanel is connected directly to a PC.

Upon entering SETUP MODE, the MAIN MENU, shown to the left, displays four

buttons: Touch Screen Calibration, Exit and Run Program, Setup, and

Diagnostics.

The Exit and Run Program button verifies that all of the setup information has

been saved to EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into

your system. The remaining buttons on the MAIN MENU open other menus, which

are discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

Calibration Menu

CALIBRATION MENU

Calibration of the touchscreen is required if the active touch area of a button does

not coincide with the button's image. Select the Touch Screen Calibration

b

utton to

display the CALIBRATION MENU, shown to the left. The CALIBRATION MENU

offers the choice to initiate calibration with the Perform Calibration button or

return to the previous screen with the Return button. Choose an option by touching

the correct button.

If you proceed to calibrate the touchpanel, the screen displays the message “Touch

Upper Left” centered on the panel with a cross hair in the corner. Touch the cross

hair in the corner of the screen to initiate calibration. Another message, “Touch

Upper Right”, appears with a cross hair in the correct corner. Touch the corner of the

screen. A final message, “Touch Lower Right”, appears with a cross hair in the

correct corner. Touch the corner of the screen to conclude calibration and return to

the MAIN MENU.

NOTE: When touching the screen during calibration, be as accurate as possible.

Use the tip of a capped pen or the eraser end of a pencil. To cancel calibration and

return to the CALIBRATION MENU without saving calibration data, create a

calibration error by touching the screen in an area that is opposite from the instructed

area.

Setup Menu

SETUP MENU

To access the SETUP MENU, shown to the left, press the Setup button from the

MAIN MENU. The SETUP MENU offers a series of buttons, which opens

additional menus and displays, which are detailed in subsequent paragraphs. Many

touchpanel options (i.e., standby timeout and brightness) are available directly from

the SETUP MENU and are explained in the following paragraphs. Other setup

parameters (i.e., interface, RS-232, and video) use additional menus and are detailed

in subsequent paragraphs as well. After setup parameters have been set, select the

Return button to return to the MAIN MENU.

NOTE: The current CRESNET ID (a.k.a. Net ID) setting is displayed in the upper

left corner of the SETUP MENU.

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NOTE: All touchpanel settings are automatically saved in non-volatile memory.

NOTE: If the TPS-VIDL-2 or TPS-VID-2 is installed, two video buttons will be

displayed; “Video 1” and “Video 2”. Press the button to change settings for the

respective video source.

The touchpanel display can be turned off (standby mode) when not in active use.

STANDBY TIMEOUT, located in the middle of the SETUP MENU, can turn off

the touchpanel when it is inactive for a specified time frame (minutes, shown as 30

in the illustration). When the touchpanel is activated, the last screen to be displayed

reappears. Minutes can vary from 0 to 120, where 0 disables the timeout. DOWN

and UP buttons decrease and increase the timeout, respectively.

Screen brightness may need to be altered because of ambient light conditions or

personal preference. BRIGHTNESS, located in the lower left corner of the SETUP

MENU, can change the brightness level of the display. The current brightness setting

is shown as a percentage in the SETUP MENU (e.g., 99% brightness is shown in the

illustration). Percentage can vary from 0% (low brightness) to 100% (full

brightness). DOWN and UP buttons decrease and increase the brightness,

respectively.

Interface Menu

INTERFACE MENU

The touchpanel communicates with a control system to activate commands or to

display feedback from components within the system. The communication interface

must be correctly specified or communication will not occur. To set communication

parameters select the Interface

b

utton located on the SETUP MENU and display the

INTERFACE MENU, shown to the left.

The Cresnet network identity number (CRESNET ID) is displayed on the

INTERFACE MENU. CRESNET ID is the two-digit hexadecimal number. The

hexadecimal number can range from 03 to FE and must correspond to the Net ID set

in the SIMPL Windows program of the Cresnet system. Matching IDs between

touchpanel and SIMPL Windows program is required if data is to be successfully

transferred. Net ID for the TPS-4500/L is factory set to 03, and no two devices in the

same system can have the same ID.

Two buttons adjacent to the hexadecimal display, UP and DOWN, increase and

decrease the CRESNET ID by one, respectively.

The touchpanel usually communicates with a Cresnet system. Occasionally the

touchpanel can be used in a demo mode where it merely displays various menus, but

does not communicate with a Cresnet system. In demo mode, the directory buttons

change pages, but buttons requiring feedback do not work. Two side-by-side buttons

to the right of the CRESNET ID, Enable CRESNET II and Disable CRESNET II,

determine communication mode. Select Enable CRESNET II for normal Cresnet

communication mode and Disable CRESNET II to set the touchpanel into demo

mode. Text within the selected button changes color from black to red.

Communication mode is factory set to Enable CRESNET II.

It is possible to maintain touchpanel control (with the Enable Touch Screen button)

while communicating via RS-232 with the console or non-Crestron device.

Otherwise, choose Disable Touch Screen to discontinue touchpanel control. Text

within the selected button changes color from black to red.

The TPS-4500 is capable of wireless communication with a control system when

equipped with the optional TPS-XTXRF Two-Way RF Transceiver Module and

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TPS-RFGWX Two-Way RF Transceiver. Choosing Enable RF (found on TPS-4500

when equipped with the TPS-XTXRF) enables the RF mode. For more information

on configuring a touchpanel with an RF interface, refer to the latest revision of the

TPS-XTXRF Two-Way RF Transceiver Module Operations and Installation Guide

(Doc. 5844).

NOTE: If the TPS-4500 is to be used without an RF connection, the RF Disabled

button must be selected.

NOTE: If RF is enabled, the RS-232 communication settings cannot be adjusted.

Additionally, when RF is enabled, touchpanel projects cannot be downloaded via

RS-232. They can only be downloaded through Cresnet.

Select the Return button located on the INTERFACE MENU to accept the changes

and return to the SETUP MENU.

RS-232 Menu

RS-232 MENU

The touchpanel allows for five RS-232 communication methods:

• Console (i.e. loading programs)

• Control (i.e. non-Crestron device): For communicating to third-party

devices not controlled by a Crestron control system.

• Touch output (communication of touch coordinates to an external device)

• Mouse input (allows a mouse to control an external device as a “touch the

PC” device)

• External touch screen input.

Touch the communication option to select communication parameters and then select

Save and Return to save the RS-232 settings and return to the SETUP MENU. For

instructions on selecting the communication method, refer to “Appendix C:

Configuring the RS-232 Port for Use” on page 44.

Video Menu

NOTE: The Video button is displayed on the SETUP MENU only if the TPS-VID-

1 (TPS-4500) or TPS-VIDL-1 (TPS-4500L) is properly installed. If the TPS-VID-2

(TPS-4500) or TPS-VIDL-2 (TPS-4500L) is installed, two Video buttons labeled

Video 1 and Video 2 will be displayed. Selection of a Video button opens the Video

Menu from which the user can adjust video settings.

Depending on the video card installed, TPS-4500/L can display video from up to

four different composite video sources connected to either the 6-pin connector or the

BNC connectors. However, only two composite video channels can be selected for

viewing. For more information refer to the latest revision of the TPS-VIDL-1 / TPS-

VIDL-2 Video Card Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6070) or the TPS-VID-1

/ TPS-VID-2 Video Card Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6059). Both are

available for download from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the

Crestron website (www.crestron.com).

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Video Setup (Horizontal Lines Portray Video Sample)

Use this screen to select one of the video inputs and adjust the brightness, contrast,

saturation, and hue, if necessary. The user has the option to force the video image to

a certain mode (i.e., composite video or S-video if using the TPS-VIDL-1/TPS-VID-

1 or TPS-VIDL-2/TPS-VID-2 in S-video configuration) or switch modes

automatically after checking the image for colors. Use either the TP Composite /

BNC Composite or TP S-Video / BNC S-Video buttons to manually control the

mode. TP or BNC on the selected button specifies the video input connector. TP

corresponds to the twisted pair connector (balanced video from a PVID, Room Box,

etc.) and BNC corresponds to the BNC connectors (unbalanced video from a VCR,

DVD, etc.). Use the appropriate Auto Detect button for automatic control. The text

color of the selected button is red rather than black.

NOTE: When configuring the TPS-VIDL-2 or TPS-VID-2, the Video 1 signal type

can be automatically detected as long as one composite or S-video is sent to the

touchpanel. Auto Detect will not work when two composite signals present.

NOTE: Up to four composite video feeds can be physically connected to a

TPS-VIDL-2/TPS-VID-2 (two BNC feeds and two twisted-pair feeds). However,

only two composite video channels can be selected for viewing. Specify the

connections to use by selecting TP Composite, TP S-Video, BNC Composite, or

BNC S-Video for each channel. Additionally, the appropriate inputs must be

selected on the TPS-4500IMPC when using a TPS-4500. Refer to the

TPS-4500IMPC Interface Module Operations Guide (Doc. 6163) for details.

NOTE: A solid blue screen is displayed in the video window if a video signal is not

detected or is very weak. Verify that the video source is functioning and properly

connected. If the source is properly connected and functioning, a distribution

amplifier may need to be used.

Fast motion mode (if the Fast Motion button is selected) reduces motion artifacts

and should be used for most video sources. Still video mode (if the Still Video

button is selected) works best for still pictures. It has a maximum resolution and

reduces flicker. However, it suffers from motion artifacts. The text color of the

selected button is red rather than black.

Select the Soft button for soft mode video. In this mode, video filtering and noise

reduction can produce a better image from some sources. Alternatively, select the

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Sharp button for sharp mode video. This mode provides maximum detail, but is

more susceptible to noise in source. The text color of the selected button is red rather

than black.

Select the Return button, located at the lower right corner of the Video Menu, after

video parameters have been set.

Diagnostics Menu

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

The Diagnostics button from the MAIN MENU contains diagnostic tools. The

diagnostic tools should only be used under supervision from a Crestron customer

service representative during telephone support. The options available from the

DIAGNOSTICS MENU, shown to the left, are numeric in nature and their

interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual.

NOTE: The “About…” button will display a screen indicating the current version

of firmware residing on the touchpanel.

Hardware Hookup

Make the necessary connections as called out in the following illustrations. Refer to

“Network Wiring” on page 9 before attaching the NET or NET/VIDEO connector.

Apply power after all connections have been made.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the touchscreen display during

handling (mounting/installation). Doing so can crack the screen and damage the

touchpanel.

NOTE: Not all ports are active; some require the additional purchase and

installation of a video expansion card to enable operation.

TPS-4500L

Hardware Connections for the TPS-4500L (Back of the Unit is Shown)

RS-232

NET

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NET

This 4-pin Cresnet connector provides Cresnet network connection from the

touchpanel as well as power to the touchpanel. A description of the pinouts is shown

in the table after this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 9 for details.

NET Pinouts

PIN # DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

1 24 Power

2 Y Data

3 Z Data

4 G Ground

RS-232

This 6-pin RJ-11 connector mates with a serial port of a PC. The connecting cable is

not supplied. Prior to installation, use this port for direct connection between the

touchpanel and a PC to load files to a touchpanel without a network connection. In

the event that modular cables or an RJ-11 to DB9F adapter is not available, the table

below and diagram on the next page provide information so that the cable can be

fabricated on site. Refer to “RS-232 Menu” on page 13 for proper RS-232 port

configuration settings. Also refer to “Appendix A: RS-232 Protocol” on page 41 for

protocol details.

RS-232 Pinouts

PIN # DESCRIPTION

1 CTS

2 GND

3 RXD

4 TXD

5 RTS

6 N/C (Not connected)

16

1

6

Front

Top

PC to TPS-4500/L Cable Specifications (Crestron Cable Number STCP-502PC)

Other Connections

When using the TPS-VIDL-1 or TPS-VIDL-2, three connectors are provided for

supplying a video source and are active with the purchase and installation of the

TPS-VIDL-1 or TPS-VIDL-2 video module card. Consult the latest revision of the

TPS-VIDL-1/VIDL-2 Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6070) for details.

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